Inspire a Love of Reading: Celebrate life-long learning.Atmosphere: Create a safe, inviting and comfortable environment that is conducive to reading, studying, learning and engagement.Access: Provide convenient hours and locations for the Stamford community and remote access via our website.Accountability: Responsibility for providing quality customer-driven services.Connections: Build relationships among and between individuals and community groups.Creativity/Innovation & Technology: Encourage creativity, experimentation and innovation while utilizing the latest technology.Diversity: Embrace the numerous cultures and races in the community.

Equality: Freedom from bias or favoritism.

Intellectual Freedom: Facilitate the free exchange of information and ideas.